YOUthDIG 2026 Webinar 2: Code, Rights & Wrongs – the Council of Europe’s contribution to our digital environment

11 May 2026 | 18:00–20:00 CEST
YOU^thDIG 2026 programme

Session teaser

This Webinar will explore how the Council of Europe’s framework protects human rights in the digital environment. From AI governance to the fight against cybercrime, discover the key instruments and frameworks addressing the challenges that weigh on online spaces. Learn about the origins of the GDPR and how data protection standards are first and foremost to empower individuals and safeguard freedoms. And cherry on the chip: discover how the Youth Sector of the Council of Europe is ensuring that youth is actually part of this instrumental work.

Format

Thematic Capsule modules (with surprise guests!) followed by Interactive exchanges: you will be asked to respond and to engage

Further reading

Council of Europe's work

• Council of Europe Digital Agenda 2022-2025
• The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
• Data Protection
• Budapest Convention on Cybercrime
• Internet Governance
• No Hate Speech Movement

Follow the Council of Europe

• Council of Europe Youth Department website
• Youth at the Council of Europe LinkedIn Page

People

Focal Point

• Somaya Louhmadi, YOUthDIG Org Team
• Nadia Tjahja, YOUthDIG Coordinator

Speakers

• Sophie Kwasny, Head of Education, Training and Cooperation Division at Youth Department at Council of Europe
• Anca-Ruxandra Pandea, Council of Europe